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Being happy Quote by Dalai Lama

“The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat…” quote by Dalai Lama
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“The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.”

Dalai Lama

About This Quote

Source Talk: Compassion in Action, 2018

Compassionate warmth improves health, friendships, and overall happiness, while anger harms the body.

In simple terms: Being kind helps health and friends.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate compassion daily.

Themes

compassion health friendship

Mood

serene inspiring

Type

spiritual scientific

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • family
  • community service

Key Concepts

psychology immunology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice kindness at work?
  • What small acts boost your compassion?
A Different Perspective

Compassion may be seen as weakness.

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